Ellora, Datta Temple
Dublin Core
Title
Ellora, Datta Temple
Subject
Religions-Hinduism; Religions-Sites; Religions-Figures; Arts-Architecture; Arts-Painting; Arts-Sculpture
Description
Datta, a combination of Vishnu, Brahma, and Siva, is a god most familiar in Maharashtra. While most Hindu temples display images of various gods and goddesses throughout, as does this temple, this Datta Temple places all three gods in its innermost shrine, reserved for the primary deity of the temple. The ancient sacred Sanskrit syllable, AUM, is placed above the doorway to the inner sanctum. The intense orange-yellow color dominating the temple assoicates with ascetic practices.
Date
2003-01
Contributor
Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College
Rights
Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.
Format
Image/jpg
Language
san
Type
Still image
Identifier
cbind0130
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ellora (inhabited place)
1075244
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
1280 w x 960
Files
Collection
Citation
“Ellora, Datta Temple,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 12, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/1698.